Spicy Rigatoni Alla Vodka

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water according to package directions.
  2. 2Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water according to package directions.
  3. 3Cook pasta in a large pot of generously salted water according to package directions.
  4. 4Ladle 2 cups of pasta water into a large, heatproof cup or bowl.
  5. 5Ladle 2 cups of pasta water into a large, heatproof cup or bowl.
  6. 6Ladle 2 cups of pasta water into a large, heatproof cup or bowl.
  7. 7Drain cooked pasta.
  8. 8Drain cooked pasta.
  9. 9Drain cooked pasta.
  10. 10Slice 5 large shallots.
  11. 11Slice 5 large shallots.
  12. 12Slice 5 large shallots.
  13. 13Slice 4 cloves garlic.
  14. 14Slice 4 cloves garlic.
  15. 15Slice 4 cloves garlic.
  16. 16Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  17. 17Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  18. 18Melt 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  19. 19Add sliced shallots.
  20. 20Add sliced shallots.
  21. 21Add sliced shallots.
  22. 22Add 1/2 tsp. salt.
  23. 23Add 1/2 tsp. salt.
  24. 24Add 1/2 tsp. salt.
  25. 25Stir occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  26. 26Stir occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  27. 27Stir occasionally, until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
  28. 28Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  29. 29Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  30. 30Add garlic and cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  31. 31Add 16-oz. can tomato paste and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper.
  32. 32Add 16-oz. can tomato paste and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper.
  33. 33Add 16-oz. can tomato paste and 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper.
  34. 34Cook, stirring often, until tomato paste starts to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
  35. 35Cook, stirring often, until tomato paste starts to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
  36. 36Cook, stirring often, until tomato paste starts to darken, 3 to 4 minutes.
  37. 37Add 1/2 cup vodka.
  38. 38Add 1/2 cup vodka.
  39. 39Add 1/2 cup vodka.
  40. 40Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  41. 41Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  42. 42Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is smooth, about 1 minute.
  43. 43Add reserved pasta water to 1 cup of heavy cream.
  44. 44Add reserved pasta water to 1 cup of heavy cream.
  45. 45Add reserved pasta water to 1 cup of heavy cream.
  46. 46Add cream mixture to pot.
  47. 47Add cream mixture to pot.
  48. 48Add cream mixture to pot.
  49. 49Add 1/2 tsp. salt and several grinds of black pepper.
  50. 50Add 1/2 tsp. salt and several grinds of black pepper.
  51. 51Add 1/2 tsp. salt and several grinds of black pepper.
  52. 52Stir until combined.
  53. 53Stir until combined.
  54. 54Stir until combined.
  55. 55Add pasta and toss to coat.
  56. 56Add pasta and toss to coat.
  57. 57Add pasta and toss to coat.
  58. 58Serve and garnish with black pepper and garlic bread.
  59. 59Serve and garnish with black pepper and garlic bread.
  60. 60Serve and garnish with black pepper and garlic bread.

Ingredients

  • pasta
  • pasta
  • pasta
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • 5 large shallots
  • 5 large shallots
  • 5 large shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 16 oz can tomato paste
  • 16 oz can tomato paste
  • 16 oz can tomato paste
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 0.5 cup vodka
  • 0.5 cup vodka
  • 0.5 cup vodka
  • 2 cups pasta water
  • 2 cups pasta water
  • 2 cups pasta water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper

Equipment

large potheatproof cup or bowlchopping boardknifespatulawooden spoonstrainerplateforksgarlic breadwine glasswine bottle

Tips

  • Use a ridged pasta like penne to better sop up the sauce.